Energy demand and oil prices have been in a nosedive, and that could be a good thing for renewable energy. Two tech companies with range-anxiety-soothing ideas have been nudged to the next level by investors. And why did sales sink so dramatically for …
Author: Bengt Halvorson
Mobile-charging solutions can help fight the new face of EV range anxiety
Will electric-car drivers be able to find a way to charge up when their day—or their route—doesn’t go exactly according to plan? It’s a common concern for those new to electric cars, and a pivotal question that could have a dram…
Sonata Hybrid solar roof, Bollinger Chassis Cab, Tesla profits and drama: The Week in Reverse
Which automaker claimed a botched EPA range test that short-changed its vehicle? Which upcoming electric vehicle was officially canceled this week? This is our look back at the Week In Reverse—right here at Green Car Reports—for the week en…
Look inside Lordstown, E-Tron Sportback range, car buyers and mpg: Today’s Car News
The 2020 Audi Sportback gets more miles of range. Lordstown Motors shows us its mammoth plant—in Lordstown. And shoppers are still efficiency-focused, even with cheap gas. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. Despite all the excitement over …
2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback goes 7% more miles, costs slightly more than SUV
For at least a short time, the swoopier, racier-looking 2020 Audi E-Tron Sportback—the version that looks faster—is a step ahead of the E-Tron SUV in something that definitely matters: range. When the Sportback reaches dealerships this summ…
Bollinger electric work trucks, 400-mile Model S, CHAdeMO gets a boost: Today’s Car News
A profitable first quarter, optimism about Model Y, and a 400-mile Model S were among Tesla’s non-rant-related takeaways from its official Q1 update. The CHAdeMO standard for fast charging looks like it has a future after all. And Bollinger shows…
Bollinger Motors lays the foundation for electric work trucks of all kinds
Although there are plenty of electric trucks in the works, Detroit-based Bollinger Motors is one of the few all-electric efforts aiming to produce what many serious work-truck users need as a foundation: the B2 Chassis Cab. Heavy-duty pickups are commo…
EPA refutes Musk’s claim that Tesla Model S 400-mile range test was compromised
Between Tesla CEO and the U.S. EPA, someone’s not telling the whole truth. Or there’s already been one big misunderstanding. Tesla CEO Elon Musk said in January that a 400-mile range for the Model S isn’t far away. Then in Tesla’s quarterly updat…
Tesla aims to scale up Model Y after profitable Q1, but delays Semi deliveries to 2021
Despite the shutdowns of factories in China and the U.S. related to the coronavirus pandemic, Tesla claimed a profitable first quarter on Wednesday. Tesla’s net income for Q1 was small—just $16 million. Revenue for the quarter came in at $5…
Rivian project shuffled, Polestar 2 safety, Hyundai Sonata Hybrid drive: Today’s Car News
The Rivian-built Lincoln electric SUV project has been canceled—or at least revamped. The Polestar 2 will offer some safety firsts. And we bring you a first drive of the 2020 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid. This and more, here at Green Car Reports. The Li…
